Train Derails in Walsh County

6:18 PM UPDATE: (Grafton, ND) -- Officials with the Walsh County Emergency Management office have announced that US Highway 81, North of Grafton, will remain closed throughout the night. This follows a train derailment earlier Wednesday.

ORIGINAL STORY: (Grafton, ND) -- A BNSF train has derailed near Grafton.

The Walsh County Emergency Manager taking to social media to announce the derailment, adding that US Highway 81 North of Grafton is closed until further notice due to the incident.

It is not clear if any injuries occurred, or the extent of the damage to the train.

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